Learning Center: Use of Osteopathic Manual Medicine in Low Back Pain

Thursday, October 20, 2022

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Location: Learning Center, Pod 2

Session Director(s)

Kristin E. Caldera, DO

Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Faculty(s)

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Jacob C. Halvorsen, DO

Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Middleton, Wisconsin

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
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Ashley Mohan, DO

Resident Physician
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics PM&R Program
Madison, Wisconsin

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Alyssa M. Warden, DO (she/her/hers)

Resident Physician
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics PM&R Program
Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
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Drew Lewis, DO

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

A recent study has shown that over half of osteopathic physicians do not use Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) in their practice, despite it being proven as an effective treatment for low back pain. Barriers to utilizing OMT in clinical practice may include insufficient time, compensation, and lack of confidence/proficiency. The main objective of this demonstration is to give participants the opportunity to observe and practice OMT in order to better incorporate it into the clinical setting in an effective and efficient manner. This session will include both a quick overview of Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) and a hands-on portion. We will review the definition of OMT, its role in treating patients, and specifically include the steps for common osteopathic manual techniques. We will also discuss insurance reimbursement, and integration into the clinical setting. Participants will then observe a demonstration of OMT and learn how to perform various techniques, which may include muscle energy, strain-counterstrain and myofascial release. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these techniques on each other, if desired, or on one of the presenters at various stations. Participants will be able to ask questions throughout the demonstration, and presenters will offer guidance and assistance for troubleshooting during the hands-on portion of the presentation.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of osteopathic manual therapy in treating patients with low back pain.
Describe common osteopathic manual therapy techniques that can be effective in treating low back pain
Describe the steps in using various osteopathic manual therapy techniques
Demonstrate and practice identifying and treating musculoskeletal dysfunctions